After almost a year away from the mic, I’m finally closing the chapter on A Foster Kid’s Tale.

This podcast started as a place for me to tell my story out loud. There were a lot of rambles, a lot of venting, a few random tears, and a whole lot of figuring things out in real time. It wasn’t polished, but it was honest, and it helped me find my voice.

Over the past year a lot has changed. I released my second book, grew a lot personally and professionally, and started thinking about these experiences in a deeper way.

So this episode is a proper goodbye to A Foster Kid’s Tale and the beginning of the next chapter.

I’ve launched a new podcast called Nothing Inherited, where I’ll be diving into life after foster care and trauma, messy growth, ambition when you started behind, boundaries, relationships, and the realities of building a life without a safety net.

If you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you. Truly.

You can find the new show here: linktr.ee/claramariewrites

In Chapter 16 : Beavis and Butthead, I pull back the curtain on my teenage and early adult years with Jean and William—my life givers. These relationships were a non-stop rollercoaster of drama, conflict, and emotional turbulence. From fiery verbal sparring matches to the constant weight of their problems and financial burdens, it often felt like I was the parent in the equation. In this episode, I reflect on the chaos, the resilience it took to navigate their demands, and how those experiences shaped the person I am today. Tune in for raw honesty, heartfelt reflections, and a few laughs along the way. For more about my journey, visit my website at linktr.ee/iamacyclebreaker

This past year wasn’t just another trip around the sun—it was a game-changer. In this episode, I’m reflecting on 35, a year that pushed me to new heights, personally and professionally. From big wins to deeper self-awareness, I’m celebrating all the ways this year helped me grow.

But here’s the twist: birthdays haven’t always been easy for me, and I’m sharing why today, of all days, used to feel more like a burden than a celebration. This year, especially has been a tough one but, I decided to embrace it and decided it’s time to honour the journey.

So, grab your headphones and join me as I raise a glass to 35, resilience, and everything that came with it.

In this episode of A Foster Kid’s Tale, I take an unexpected detour from my usual format to share some deeply personal reflections. I talk about my recent breakdown, which many of you saw on Instagram, and the emotional moment of finally saying goodbye to Jean—someone I refuse to call "Mom." I also open up about why I chose to use a pen name for my memoir, along with why I renamed everyone, including my abusers. Plus, a quick vent session about sky-high vet bills, because sometimes you just need to get it all off your chest. Tune in for a raw, real conversation about healing, identity, and life's curveballs.

Hey everyone! This is just a quick check-in to say hi and let you know what's been going on. Can you believe how fast this summer has flown by? I haven't had a chance to record a normal episode in a while, but I promise more content is coming soon! Also, apologies for the tinny sound quality in this episode—turns out I was using my computer mic instead of my podcast mic. Oops! Thanks for sticking with me, and don't forget to share this podcast (my book and my account) with anyone who might find it helpful. Don't forget to check out my book for more on my journey. Life is real, life is unfilted and life is unedited! My website.